Programs

Organizational Change Management Extension Certificate

Offered in partnership with Mount Royal University

Rapidly shifting social, economic, environmental and technological forces are drastically impacting the scope and speed of change in today’s organizations. As a result, the success of businesses, non-profits and government agencies hinge on the ability to quickly and cost-effectively adapt, innovate and evolve.

But change is difficult for both people and organizations. This requires effective change management, which is a set of principles and practices applied to the human aspects of executing major change initiatives in organizational settings.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a Mount Royal University certificate.

Employers: This program is eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant,which reimburses two-thirds of your employee's training costs.

About This Program

This is a non-credit program offered on a part-time basis. To earn this certificate you must complete seven courses, plus the final assessment. For more information or to register, call registration at 403.529.3844 or visit Continuing Studies. Courses can be found under the Business & Leadership section.

Program Overview

The lean-focused Organizational Change Management program teaches highly sought-after skills for leading, facilitating and sustaining change, as well as creating a high-performance organizational culture. Work interactively with our instructor who is an experienced, active change management professional, students will learn the principles of change management and put them into practice using tools, techniques and strategies applied to real-world examples and case studies.

The Skills courses can be taken individually but are most effective when taken together to build on the concepts.

Courses & Fees

For upcoming dates and times, please click the course titles below. Courses can be paid on a course by course basis. Prices are subject to change.

The ever-accelerating pace of change is driving organizational strategy and performance at every level. Explore the foundations of change management for organizational success, including essential concepts, the role of a change leader, and the change management life cycle. Gain practical insight into the impacts of change and the importance of change management as a strategic role and discipline.

Textbooks (required, purchase at MHC Bookstore):
These two sold as a set:

Develop an understanding of the issues and environmental requirements needed for change to successfully take place. Discover tools and techniques for assessing organizational readiness, capacity and preparedness for change. Key topics include the behavioural, generational, geographical and cultural dimensions of managing change, as well as stakeholder impact analysis and negotiating support for change.

Textbooks (required, purchase at MHC Bookstore):
These two sold as a set:

Change management requires focused, strategic planning and implementation. Learn practical strategies and techniques for creating a change management plan and executing it throughout the change management life cycle. Case studies and real-world examples guide you step-by-step through each stage of planning, communicating and implementing change to achieve desired results. Discover the value of becoming a change leader.

Textbooks (required, purchase at MHC Bookstore):
These two sold as a set:

No change is complete without measurable and enduring results. Examine specific tools and methods for defining metrics and assessing the success of implemented change efforts. Gain strategies for correcting the course of change, gathering and analyzing lessons learned, identifying opportunities for further improvement and applying best practices to sustain the gains.

Textbooks (required, purchase at MHC Bookstore):
These two sold as a set:

Exemplary leaders use the power of shared vision and instill hope for a better future. Explore leadership and culture as two sides of the same coin, including the leader’s role in building high engagement and high performance cultures. Discover specific strategies and techniques for managing change, including appreciative inquiry, strategic planning and employee engagement. Textbooks for this class are listed below.

Textbooks (required, purchase at MHC Bookstore):

The Leadership Challenge, 6th Ed.

Program Completion
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a Mount Royal University certificate.To earn this certificate you must successfully complete all 5 courses.